2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 982 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Canyon (252 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | GMC | Smart |
| Model | Canyon | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 67 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |
